Korian
湖里庵
Kaiseki in Takashima, Shiga, 20 min walk from Makino Station
Our analysis
- #1of 3 kaiseki restaurants in Takashima
- 45%of high-end restaurants in Shiga have a higher dinner budget
- 4 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 9 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 6
Inside 3
In our ranking, Korian is 1st of the 3 kaiseki restaurants in Takashima and 2nd of 17 in Shiga. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 45% of the high-end restaurants in Shiga in this guide, and lower than that of 47% of its kaiseki restaurants. Its record: The Tabelog Award every year since 2023 (4 times; one of 6 in Shiga in this guide with that run) and Tabelog 100 in 2023 and 2025. It takes bookings by phone only; 1 of the 17 kaiseki restaurants in Shiga can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter and a private room.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Shiga with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Shiga | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korian | #2 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Phone only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 20 min, Makino | — |
| Kouraku An | #3 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥5,000–5,999 | Phone only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 24 min, Seta | — |
| Oosugi | #5 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 6 min, Shimanoseki | — |
| Glicine | #6 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 12 min, Minami-Kusatsu | — |
| Ryouriya Matsuse | #7 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online in English (AutoReserve) | — | 14 min, Kusatsu | Mon, Wed |
| Chisou Toshi Fuji | — | ¥14,300 | ¥6,600 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2020 | 10 min, Kusatsu | Mon |
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms |
How to book Korian
- Call 0740-28-1010 (+81-740-28-1010 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥20,000–29,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Tuesdays and the first and third Wednesdays of each month. | — |
|---|
- 12:00 Start
- 17:00 Start
- Reservation required
- ■Closed on
- Hours and closed days may change, so please check with the restaurant before visiting.
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Beautiful view, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
Getting there
20 min walk (1,570 m) from Makino Station.
- Leave Makino Station and walk south-east for 40 m.
- Turn left and walk 560 m.
- Turn left and walk 70 m.
- Turn right onto National Highway Route 161 and walk 40 m.
- Turn right and walk 140 m.
- Bear left and walk 120 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
- Turn left and walk 280 m.
- Bear right and walk 220 m.
Korian is on your right.
On your right
Look for
湖里庵
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
湖里庵滋賀県高島市マキノ町海津2307
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2307 Makinocho Kaizu Takashima, Shiga 520-1811 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 1,336 meters from Makino. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
Questions visitors ask
How much does Korian cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
What is the nearest station to Korian?
Makino Station, about 20 minutes on foot (1,570 m).
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.